Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Uganda authorities. Essential for citizens of Uganda living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.
Uganda consulates processing civil records
What can be registered?
- Birth registration: children of Uganda parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Uganda nationals
- Marriage registration: marriages of Uganda citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
- Death registration: death of Uganda nationals in the U.S.
- Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Uganda
Required documents
- Original U.S. vital record (birth/marriage/death certificate)
- Apostille from the Secretary of State of the issuing state
- Certified translation to the official language of Uganda
- Passport and ID of the Uganda citizens involved
- Application form completed
How to register
Most Uganda consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Uganda civil registry office.
Some consulates accept mail-in applications for civil records. Check the official site of your consulate.
Costs and processing times
Registration fees: typically free or $10-$50 per record. Processing time at the consulate: 2-4 weeks; final registration in Uganda can take additional months.